Pflugerville council approves $783M budget, new tax rate
The average Pflugerville homeowner will see an increase to their property taxes for fiscal year 2025-26, after City Council approved the city’s tax rate and budget Sept. 9.
The overview: Council approved a property tax rate of $0.5350 per $100 valuation for FY 2025-26. Although the rate is lower than last year’s $0.5428, the average homestead value rose by approximately 3.8%., causing the average property tax bill to increase.
At the approved rate, the average Pflugerville homestead, valued at $378,234, will see an annual increase of $45.41 in property taxes, or $3.78 per month. In total, the average homestead will pay $2,023 for the year. The city’s property tax is expected to generate roughly $29 million in revenue for Pflugerville’s general fund for its FY 2025-26 budget. The city is also anticipating about $20.3 million in sales tax revenue.
Freebirds World Burrito is expected to open in Hutto this October, a company representative confirmed with Community Impact.
What’s on the menu: Freebirds serves burritos, bowls, nachos and salads. Customers can choose from a selection of proteins, including steak, carnitas, chicken and ground beef.
The restaurant also offers vegetarian options. Sides includes queso, salsa, guacamole, corn salsa and potatoes. Freebirds also provides catering. The company has locations throughout the area, including in Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order prohibiting THC sales to Texans under 21
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a Sept. 10 executive order aimed at prohibiting hemp-derived THC products from being sold to minors, which he called “safety for kids, freedom for adults.” The order comes one week after a special legislative session ended without Abbott and state lawmakers agreeing on legislation to ban or restrict THC sales.
The details: Abbott’s order directs the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to “immediately begin the rulemaking process” on new THC regulations, including:
Limiting THC sales to people 21 years and older
Requiring THC retailers to check all customers’ IDs
Expanding testing and labeling requirements for THC products
Raising manufacturer and retailer licensing fees to cover costs of enforcing the new rules
Enhancing monitoring by state and local law enforcement
What they're saying:“Governor Abbott has shown that Texas can protect children without turning back to prohibition,” Heather Fazio, director of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center, said in a statement. “While we have some concerns, this is a win for safety, freedom and free markets.”
